1994 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 100 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 100 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
